England and Wales face each other this Thursday (9), at 3:45 pm (Brasília time), in a friendly to prepare for the 2026 World Cup. The United Kingdom classic takes place at Wembley Stadiumin London and will be broadcast exclusively on Disney+ (streaming). See odds, predictions and good markets to bet on the duel.
Harry Kane out of the match
Coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed, in a press conference held on Wednesday (8), that Harry Kane will be preserved. The striker suffered a blow to his ankle during Bayern Munich’s last match against Eintracht Frankfurt and has been sidelined from training ever since.
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*All odds in this article are subject to change
England x Wales: odds and prediction
| Superbet | Bet365 | Betano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1.28 | 1.25 | 1.28 |
| Draw | 5.75 | 6.00 | 5.50 |
| Wales | 10.00 | 10.00 | 11.25 |
Prediction: England win
O Wales hasn’t won on English soil since 1977and it is difficult to imagine that this fast will end in this Thursdaygiven the difference in quality and depth between the selections — in addition to the different priorities of each one.
The team of Thomas Tuchel is practically guaranteed in the classification and can take the confrontation more seriously, while Craig Bellamy should save strength thinking about decisive games of the qualifiers that come ahead.
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England x Wales: predictions and odds for betting
- Both teams score: yes – 2.30 at Betano
- Over 2.5 goals – 1,72 in Betano
Both teams score: yes – odd 2.30
England tends to maintain an intense offensive rhythm even in friendlies. Wales, in turn, has managed to maintain regularity in attack, scoring in eight of the last ten games. Considering that defenses tend to be less rigid in this type of confrontation, the scenario favors an open duel — therefore, the guess in both teams score appears as an interesting bet. In England’s last ten matches, three ended with goals from both sides.
Over 2.5 goals – odd 1.72
England’s good offensive performance, especially at Wembley, supports this opinion. The team has scored 17 times in the last six home games, with an average of more than three per match, and has the potential to overcome the 2.5 goal line alone even against a more defensive Wales.
The history also favors a high score: there were nine goals in the last three clashes between the teams and four of the last six ended with three or more goals.
England x Wales: head-to-head and retrospective
- This will be the 105th duel between the two selections. THE England has a wide advantage, with 69 winswhile the Wales just won 14 times.
- Os Three Lions we will triumph last seven meetingssince 2004 — the most recent was in 2022 World Cupwith victory by 3 a 0.
- The last Welsh victory came a long time ago: in 1984in the final confrontation between the two teams for the former Home Championship.
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England: current and latest news
Os Three Lions come from its best performance and results since the arrival of Thomas Tuchel: a thrashing by 5-0 over Serbia through the Qualifiers that practically guaranteed early classification for the World Cup. The German coach, because of this, kept almost the entire squad called up in September — a decision that generated some controversy.
Leader with 15 points in five gamesthe English team can confirm the classification to the World Cup with a victory over Latvia.
England: results of the last 5 games
- Serbia 0 x 5 England (World Cup Qualifiers)
- England 2 x 0 Andorra (World Cup Qualifiers)
- England 1 x 3 Senegal (Friendly)
- Andorra 0 x 1 England (World Cup Qualifiers)
- England 3 x 0 Latvia (World Cup Qualifiers)
Wales: current affairs and latest news
Under the command of Craig Bellamyo Wales started very well, amending a nine-game unbeaten streakbut the good moment cooled down after the defeats to Belgium and Canada.
The recent victory by 1-0 over Kazakhstan has given the team new energy, although results away from home continue to be a problem — the Welsh haven’t won a friendly as visitors since 2008when the Bellamy scored the winning goal against Denmark.
This duel Thursday is seen as a important preparation step for the decisive confrontation against Belgiumdirect opponent who has the same score in Group J.
Wales: results of the last 5 games
- Wales 0 x 5 Canada (Friendly)
- Kazakhstan 0 x 1 Wales (World Cup Qualifiers)
- Belgium 4 x 3 Wales (World Cup Qualifiers)
- Wales 3-0 Liechtenstein (World Cup Qualifiers)
- North Macedonia 1 x 1 Wales (World Cup Qualifiers)
England x Wales: lineups
A England will have several important absencess for the duel, between them Jude Bellingham, Phil foot, Jack Grealish e Adam Wharton — all spared by Thomas Tuchel, who assured that “there is no problem” with any of them. At the last minute, the coach also confirmed that Harry Kane it will be another one of those preserved.
Injuries also took him out of action Reece James, Tino Livramento, Call Maduyke, Cole Palmer e Trent Alexander-Arnoldalthough John Stones be recovered and back in the squad.
The young man Nico O’Reilly he was called up for the first time for the main selection, while Bukayo from returns after recovering physically.
O Walesin turn, will not have Aaron Ramsey e Daniel Jamesboth injured, which led to Craig Bellamy to summon Isaak Davies e Rubin Colwill.
Even with absences, Dragons maintain a solid foundation, with Brennan Johnson, Ben Davies e Harry Wilson among holders. The attacker Kieffer Moorein a large phase, seeks score in his third consecutive game for the national teamafter balancing the nets against Liechtenstein e Kazakhstan.
Probable England lineup
(4-3-3): Henderson; Spence, konsa, burn is Lewis-skellelly; rice, Anderson is rogers; Saka, Antony Gordon is rashford. Técnico: Thomas Tuchel
Probable Wales line-up
(4-2-3-1): Darlow; Williams, Mepham, Rodon and Davies; Ampadu and J. James; Brennan Johnson, Harry Wilson and Thomas; Moore. Coach: Craig Bellamy
